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BJ13 AVO

2013 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,834 mi
Last recorded91,834 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 AVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 91,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover under trays fitted obscuring some testable items,

Pass 3 Apr 2025 87,368 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover under trays fitted obscuring some testable items,

Fail 3 Apr 2025 87,368 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover under trays fitted obscuring some testable items,

Pass 3 Apr 2024 78,734 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,596 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,664 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,582 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 53,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 42,600 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,111 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 32,101 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure warning light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 17,520 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 17,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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BJ13 AVO is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,950 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ13 AVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ13 AVO registered?

BJ13 AVO is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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